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By now, many of us are used to seeing Chloe Bailey show off some thirst traps on Instagram and TikTok. It’s much more rare, however, that we see the other half of the sister duo showing off her moves. Halle tends to be considered the more reserved or “innocent” one of R&B duo ChloexHalle, especially as she is slated to portray Ariel in an upcoming adaptation of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. 

On Friday night, however, Halle took to her TikTok to show off some dance moves she had learned to Cardi B’s newest single “Up.” The song is part of a recent challenge moving around the app where users dance to the track, and Halle posed in front of her window in her pajamas in the video. She even showed off her twerking skills to the camera, seeming to just be having fun and promoting positivity. 

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what i do on friday nights 😂 #upchallenge

♬ Up – Cardi B

This week, Halle and Chloe have had to stick by one another more than ever when faced with comments from Beyoncé’s father Mathew Knowles that called anyone comparing Chloe to Beyonce an “idiot.” “Are there people saying her talent is equal to Beyonce? They’re idiots. That’s actually insulting to Beyoncé,” he added. Halle stepped in to defend Chloe, tweeting, “How amazing is it that @ChloeBailey is already an icon. Just popped in to say that … i ride for my sister till the enddd okayyyy.” 

How sweet! Lots of sisterly love between this duo. 

Over these past few years, the NFL has been making real strides to make the sport more inclusive, while also delivering a more diverse officiating crew. For instance, over the last few years, various women have been elevated in the sport and some have even been given the chance to officiate a Super Bowl. Now, the NFL has announced their latest hire, Maia Chaka, who just so happens to be the first black woman hired as an NFL official.

This is a historic achievement for Chaka, who has been working tirelessly over the last few years to make it to the league. She has been doing a lot of work with the NCAA and was even a part of the AAF during their short run back in 2019. Upon learning the news, Chaka issued a statement on the matter.

“I am honored to be selected as an NFL official,” Chaka said. “But this moment is bigger than a personal accomplishment. It is an accomplishment for all women, my community, and my culture.”

It remains to be seen what kind of rolls Chaka will have on the field, although it’s clear that her presence will provide representation that can inspire a young generation to follow in her footsteps.

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Once you reach a certain level of celebrity, it becomes less important to continue reaching for fame and more important how you aim to cement your legacy. Diddy and Jay-Z are both titular examples of this, with each of them multiplying their wealth in enormous ways by expanding their reach beyond the music industry to other entrepreneurial endeavors. Pharrell is another musical heavyweight who has expanded his reach beyond the industry, launching his popular street style brand Billionaire Boys Club back in 2005. His latest venture is opening up a South Beach Hotel ‘The Goodtime’ with Miami nightlife king David Grutman. 

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The project has been three years in the making now, with delays stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a new interview the pair did with Ocean Drive magazine however, the pandemic proved to ultimately be in their best interest.

“The Goodtime will light up this community,” the Neptunes producer promised. “People are going to be inspired by what we’re doing here. It will be good energy, good vibrations, good space and, of course, a good time.”

As the name suggests, Grutman explained the hotel will be a vibrant experience. “Pharrell said to me, ‘I think we should name it The Goodtime as one word—and really change the narrative,’” he said. “That’s been our whole vision for everything we’re doing. [In recent years], Washington Avenue has not been thought of as the star. We want to change that—this won’t be a place to just lay your head.”

Rooms start at $260 and booking is available on their site right now for the month of April. Would you be down to stay at The Goodtime? Let us know down in the comments. 

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The last year and a half of both national and international history has been a whirlwind. For the majority of last year, much of the world remained on lockdown as COVID-19 forced the world into a pandemic-state. For some parts of the world more than others, namely the United States, the lack of response to the pandemic has only prolonged its existence. French philosopher Michel de Nostradamus reportedly predicted a zombie apocalypse occurring in 2021, and it looks like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just breathed air into the prophecy. 

The CDC has created a handy guide to surviving the apocalypse on their official site. “Wonder why zombies, zombie apocalypse, and zombie preparedness continue to live or walk dead on a CDC web site?” asks the guide, which was developed back in 2011 as a marketing gimmick. 

“As it turns out what first began as a tongue-in-cheek campaign to engage new audiences with preparedness messages has proven to be a very effective platform,” the guide continues to say. “We continue to reach and engage a wide variety of audiences on all hazards preparedness via ‘zombie preparedness.’”

If the prediction holds true, as predictors of Nostradamus’ yearly-horoscope believes, the CDC has your back covered. “Few young people: half-dead to give a start,” the 16th-century astrologer wrote, grimly adding, “Fathers and mothers dead of infinite sorrows / Women in mourning, the pestilent she−monster: / The Great One to be no more, all the world to end.” 

To prepare for the flesh-eating worst, the CDC page links to various “Zombie Preparedness Products,” like a downloadable graphic novel, tips for educators planning zombie-related lessons, and a printable poster. 

“We were talking about hurricane season, which begins 1 June. I think about hurricane season, and we put out the same messages every year, and I wonder if people even see those messages,” CDC rep Dave Daigle told The Atlantic. “We have a great message here about preparedness, and I don’t have to tell you that preparedness and public health are not the sexiest topics.” 

What do you think of the CDC guide? Handy or a joke? Sound off in the comments. 

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